Legal Knowledge
Arthur J. Morris Law Library, University of Virginia
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The Civil War and Reconstruction
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04/19/23 • 43 min
During the Civil War and Reconstruction, UVA Law professors promoted Southern nationalism and defended slavery in and outside the classroom. Professor Liz Varon discusses the role of UVA Law in advancing Lost Cause ideology through its curriculum.
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The Legal Knowledge of Women in the 19th Century
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04/26/23 • 42 min
Although women were not admitted to UVA Law as students until 1920, their presence on Grounds helped shape the legal curriculum of the 19th century. Professor Laura Edwards discusses the Black and white women who lived and labored at UVA, and the ways in which they navigated the repressive limitations on their legal power.
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The Jeffersonian Vision for Legal Education
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03/29/23 • 37 min
At its founding in 1819, Thomas Jefferson wanted UVA Law to prepare leaders and lawyers to serve the new nation, but students desired more practical legal training. Professor David Konig joins us to describe the shifting landscape of early nineteenth-century legal education.
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The Teachings and Legacy of John Barbee Minor
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04/12/23 • 35 min
Professor John Barbee Minor led the Law School from 1845 to his death in 1895. Dr. Randi Flaherty discusses Minor's role in not only expanding the law curriculum and UVA Law's regional prominence, but also in promulgating a curriculum that justified slavery and white supremacy.
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Legal Knowledge Podcast Trailer
Legal Knowledge
03/22/23 • 2 min
Host Meggan Cashwell introduces Legal Knowledge, a podcast that chronicles the history of the Law School at the University of Virginia (UVA).
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Teaching the Laws of Slavery
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04/05/23 • 46 min
Slavery was always a part of Thomas Jefferson's vision for the University of Virginia. Professor Justene Hill Edwards discusses the lived experience of slavery on Grounds as well as the intersections of slavery and legal pedagogy at UVA Law.
Professionalization and Coeducation at UVA Law
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05/03/23 • 44 min
In 1920, the first three women were admitted to the University of Virginia School of Law: Rose May Davis, Catherine Lipop, and Elizabeth Tompkins. Professor Anne Coughlin explores the lived realities of these women, from the small, familiar anxieties about grades and tuition costs, to the bold steps they took to combat gendered notions of inferiority during the early 20th century.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Legal Knowledge have?
Legal Knowledge currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does Legal Knowledge cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Legal Knowledge?
The episode title 'The Teachings and Legacy of John Barbee Minor' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Legal Knowledge?
The average episode length on Legal Knowledge is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Legal Knowledge released?
Episodes of Legal Knowledge are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Legal Knowledge?
The first episode of Legal Knowledge was released on Mar 22, 2023.
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